Biblical Fiction. Elianna's troubles begin with the bee, the one that stings and kills her young brother while he is in her care. Guilt-ridden, she pours herself into work at her family's textile business and breaks her betrothal to her beloved. Another tragedy on top of a chronic illness further her suffering -- but she eventually hears of a holy man named Jesus and touches the hem of his garment in the hope of finding peace and healing. Inspired by the New Testament story found in Luke 8:40-56, Mark 5:21-43, Matthew 9:18-26, Land of Silence is an uplifting, wonderfully imagined novel that makes first-century Jerusalem come to life.

Historical Fiction. Juggling two story lines, author Kristy Cambron tells how two very different women leave their regular worlds behind and their journeys take them to the Big Top. First, farm girl Mabel meets and marries John Ringling and becomes the queen of the circus. Years later, England's Lady Rosamund Easling travels to America, following the beloved horse that her father, needing money, has sold to the Ringlings. Once at the circus, Rosamund becomes a bareback rider and falls in love, but there are serious challenges she must face along the way. Blending fact and fiction with subtle religious themes, this lyrical look at circus life during the jazz age is sure to please historical fiction fans.

Officer Brinna Caruso wants perfection—perfect justice and a perfect world. She wants to save and protect all the innocents in the world, no matter the cost. Orphaned and struggling to get by, Ivana and her sister left Bulgaria for America with dreams of a better life. But since they arrived in Long Beach, everything they were promised has turned out to be a lie. After a dead girl is found in the river with a mysterious tattoo on her hip, homicide detective Jack O’Reilly asks for Brinna’s help. Unaware of the depths of evil that will be uncovered, Brinna finds herself flung into a dangerous frontier—an organized human trafficking ring. (Tyndale)

Suspense. In the pre-Katrina glow of New Orleans, Amanda Salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughter’s sixth grade field trip to the Big Easy during Halloween. And then her worst fears come true. Her daughter’s best friend, Sarah, disappears amid the magic and revelry—gone, without a trace. Unable to cope with her guilt, Amanda’s daughter sinks in depression. And Amanda’s husband turns destructive as he watches his family succumb to grief. Before long, Amanda’s whole world has collapsed. Amanda knows she has to save herself before it’s too late. As she continues to search for Sarah, she embarks on a personal journey, seeking hope and purpose in the wake of so much tragedy and loss. (Thomas Nelson)

Mystery. On his day off, Hidden Springs, Kentucky, Deputy Sheriff Michael Keane is driving a rickety bus full of church ladies to the city to see a play. On their way, they spot a suicidal man on the edge of a bridge. Michael talks him down him while an audience that includes the local news reporter watches, but the would-be jumper claims that Michael will regret his actions. When taunting letters and photos of murder victims start arriving at the sheriff's office, Michael is inclined to agree, suspecting that the man he saved is a serial killer. Quirky characters combined with a charming small-town setting make this well-plotted mystery, the 2nd in a series, a good bet for Vannetta Chapman's fans.

After a 17-year drought, multiple earthquakes, and uncontrollable wildfires, the state is desolate. The United States President declares the state uninhabitable and irreparable, directing California's 39 million citizens to relocate. From the air, California looks like a vast abandoned sand box, but to a few groups of people, it's their home. With less than 1% of the population remaining in California at their own risk, the holdouts encounter a clash of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and politics that pits friend against friend with the future of California at stake.

Historical Romance. Tenacious pharmacist Lillian Avery, who lost part of a leg when she was five, finally has a job, though it means leaving her parents in Ohio and working in Boston. At least she'll be near her brothers at the Boston Naval Yard, when they aren't out looking for U-boats and such. When suspicious prescriptions come to her attention, Lillian finds herself working with one of her brother's charming friends to catch the culprits -- and love may blossom, too. This dramatic 2nd entry in the Waves of Freedom series pairs a sweet romance with a compelling, atmospheric look at America's home front during World War II. For a look at England's home front, pick up Tracy Groot's excellent Maggie Bright.

Katie Fisher is ecstatic. Pro basketball star Brady James has proposed, and she can’t wait to start planning their life together. She’s confident she’ll make it down the aisle this time–but it still may be easier said than done. A high-society Houston bride has Katie and the Cosmopolitan Bridal team scrambling to get the perfect dress done in time for her spectacular wedding. Meanwhile, Katie finds herself bombarded with everyone’s competing visions regarding her own special day–and she’s beginning to worry that her own ideas will get lost in the crossfire. Will she ever manage to settle all of the details for her perfect day? Or will bridal shop chaos and overzealous friends and family make a mess of everything?

Romance. When their hard-to-please mother suffers a stroke at the beginning of the summer, two estranged sisters reunite for the first time in years. Recently divorced, Karen stayed in her hometown of Washington, Missouri, and has borne responsibility for their mom, but with her life at a crossroads and a teenage daughter with a broken leg, she can't do it all any more. Val left town for the city and a career in theater and didn't look back, but there's pain and secrets in her past that she might have to face when she comes home. Add to this mix a single father who's just moved to town and a hurting musician who suffered a traumatic accident and you have an entertaining romantic tale about starting over.

General Fiction. With a handsome husband, a loving son, a mansion on a lake, and enough money to buy whatever she wants, Heather Curridge seems to have everything a woman could want -- but she still feels unhappy and unfulfilled. She can't help but wonder if her comfortable life is keeping her from living God's will. Then, after spending the summer with two quirky Quaker sisters and a nun, Lisa begins to understand what it means to follow Christ -- and that sometimes, you really do have to lose yourself in order to find your true self. Veteran author Lisa Samson "paints an emotionally and spiritually luminous portrait of a soul beckoned by God" (Publishers Weekly).